used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have often seen _Adrienne Lecouvreur_ acted, since that evening whose events I am recalling, with a tremor of the heart simply at the remembrance of the anguish I felt while Camille was performing this mad action.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading I have often seen _Adrienne Lecouvreur_ acted, since that evening whose events I am recalling, with a tremor of the heart simply at the remembrance of the anguish I felt while Camille was performing this mad action.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading I have often seen _Adrienne Lecouvreur_ acted, since that evening whose events I am recalling, with a tremor of the heart simply at the remembrance of the anguish I felt while Camille was performing this mad action.
Adrienne
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From this reading I have often seen _Adrienne Lecouvreur_ acted, since that evening whose events I am recalling, with a tremor of the heart simply at the remembrance of the anguish I felt while Camille was performing this mad action.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Adrienne continues to advance towards the princess, to whom she points with her finger, remaining some time in this attitude, while the ladies and gentlemen who have followed her movements rise as if in affright.
affrightnoun
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Adrienne continues to advance towards the princess, to whom she points with her finger, remaining some time in this attitude, while the ladies and gentlemen who have followed her movements rise as if in affright.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As regards myself, both before and after the performance by Camille upon the improvised stage at Bonnivet’s house, this scene has always moved me so that I found the action indicated by the book quite natural—I had the curiosity to consult it.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I have always noticed that the audience are gripped by this scene.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I have often seen _Adrienne Lecouvreur_ acted, since that evening whose events I am recalling, with a tremor of the heart simply at the remembrance of the anguish I felt while Camille was performing this mad action.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As regards myself, both before and after the performance by Camille upon the improvised stage at Bonnivet’s house, this scene has always moved me so that I found the action indicated by the book quite natural—I had the curiosity to consult it.
anguishnounUS /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/
extreme mental distress
From this reading I have often seen _Adrienne Lecouvreur_ acted, since that evening whose events I am recalling, with a tremor of the heart simply at the remembrance of the anguish I felt while Camille was performing this mad action.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was without any doubt a similar effect on the audience of terror, for ever dishonouring to her rival, that the despised mistress had, in a flash of blind passion, resolved to produce at the risk of the most terrible consequences.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I have always noticed that the audience are gripped by this scene.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As regards myself, both before and after the performance by Camille upon the improvised stage at Bonnivet’s house, this scene has always moved me so that I found the action indicated by the book quite natural—I had the curiosity to consult it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I have often seen _Adrienne Lecouvreur_ acted, since that evening whose events I am recalling, with a tremor of the heart simply at the remembrance of the anguish I felt while Camille was performing this mad action.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Adrienne continues to advance towards the princess, to whom she points with her finger, remaining some time in this attitude, while the ladies and gentlemen who have followed her movements rise as if in affright.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading I have always noticed that the audience are gripped by this scene.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As regards myself, both before and after the performance by Camille upon the improvised stage at Bonnivet’s house, this scene has always moved me so that I found the action indicated by the book quite natural—I had the curiosity to consult it.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading It was without any doubt a similar effect on the audience of terror, for ever dishonouring to her rival, that the despised mistress had, in a flash of blind passion, resolved to produce at the risk of the most terrible consequences.
Bonnivet's
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From this reading As regards myself, both before and after the performance by Camille upon the improvised stage at Bonnivet’s house, this scene has always moved me so that I found the action indicated by the book quite natural—I had the curiosity to consult it.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading As regards myself, both before and after the performance by Camille upon the improvised stage at Bonnivet’s house, this scene has always moved me so that I found the action indicated by the book quite natural—I had the curiosity to consult it.
the two together, not just one
From this reading As regards myself, both before and after the performance by Camille upon the improvised stage at Bonnivet’s house, this scene has always moved me so that I found the action indicated by the book quite natural—I had the curiosity to consult it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I have always noticed that the audience are gripped by this scene.
Camille
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From this reading I have often seen _Adrienne Lecouvreur_ acted, since that evening whose events I am recalling, with a tremor of the heart simply at the remembrance of the anguish I felt while Camille was performing this mad action.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It was without any doubt a similar effect on the audience of terror, for ever dishonouring to her rival, that the despised mistress had, in a flash of blind passion, resolved to produce at the risk of the most terrible consequences.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading As regards myself, both before and after the performance by Camille upon the improvised stage at Bonnivet’s house, this scene has always moved me so that I found the action indicated by the book quite natural—I had the curiosity to consult it.
continuesverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːz/
third-person singular of “continue” — continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Adrienne continues to advance towards the princess, to whom she points with her finger, remaining some time in this attitude, while the ladies and gentlemen who have followed her movements rise as if in affright.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading As regards myself, both before and after the performance by Camille upon the improvised stage at Bonnivet’s house, this scene has always moved me so that I found the action indicated by the book quite natural—I had the curiosity to consult it.
despisedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspaɪzd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading It was without any doubt a similar effect on the audience of terror, for ever dishonouring to her rival, that the despised mistress had, in a flash of blind passion, resolved to produce at the risk of the most terrible consequences.
dishonouring
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From this reading It was without any doubt a similar effect on the audience of terror, for ever dishonouring to her rival, that the despised mistress had, in a flash of blind passion, resolved to produce at the risk of the most terrible consequences.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading It was without any doubt a similar effect on the audience of terror, for ever dishonouring to her rival, that the despised mistress had, in a flash of blind passion, resolved to produce at the risk of the most terrible consequences.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It was without any doubt a similar effect on the audience of terror, for ever dishonouring to her rival, that the despised mistress had, in a flash of blind passion, resolved to produce at the risk of the most terrible consequences.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading I have often seen _Adrienne Lecouvreur_ acted, since that evening whose events I am recalling, with a tremor of the heart simply at the remembrance of the anguish I felt while Camille was performing this mad action.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading I have often seen _Adrienne Lecouvreur_ acted, since that evening whose events I am recalling, with a tremor of the heart simply at the remembrance of the anguish I felt while Camille was performing this mad action.
at any time
From this reading It was without any doubt a similar effect on the audience of terror, for ever dishonouring to her rival, that the despised mistress had, in a flash of blind passion, resolved to produce at the risk of the most terrible consequences.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I have often seen _Adrienne Lecouvreur_ acted, since that evening whose events I am recalling, with a tremor of the heart simply at the remembrance of the anguish I felt while Camille was performing this mad action.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading Adrienne continues to advance towards the princess, to whom she points with her finger, remaining some time in this attitude, while the ladies and gentlemen who have followed her movements rise as if in affright.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading It was without any doubt a similar effect on the audience of terror, for ever dishonouring to her rival, that the despised mistress had, in a flash of blind passion, resolved to produce at the risk of the most terrible consequences.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Adrienne continues to advance towards the princess, to whom she points with her finger, remaining some time in this attitude, while the ladies and gentlemen who have followed her movements rise as if in affright.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was without any doubt a similar effect on the audience of terror, for ever dishonouring to her rival, that the despised mistress had, in a flash of blind passion, resolved to produce at the risk of the most terrible consequences.
set up or found
From this reading As regards myself, both before and after the performance by Camille upon the improvised stage at Bonnivet’s house, this scene has always moved me so that I found the action indicated by the book quite natural—I had the curiosity to consult it.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Adrienne continues to advance towards the princess, to whom she points with her finger, remaining some time in this attitude, while the ladies and gentlemen who have followed her movements rise as if in affright.
grippedverbUS /ɡrɪpt/
inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly
From this reading I have always noticed that the audience are gripped by this scene.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As regards myself, both before and after the performance by Camille upon the improvised stage at Bonnivet’s house, this scene has always moved me so that I found the action indicated by the book quite natural—I had the curiosity to consult it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As regards myself, both before and after the performance by Camille upon the improvised stage at Bonnivet’s house, this scene has always moved me so that I found the action indicated by the book quite natural—I had the curiosity to consult it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have often seen _Adrienne Lecouvreur_ acted, since that evening whose events I am recalling, with a tremor of the heart simply at the remembrance of the anguish I felt while Camille was performing this mad action.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading I have often seen _Adrienne Lecouvreur_ acted, since that evening whose events I am recalling, with a tremor of the heart simply at the remembrance of the anguish I felt while Camille was performing this mad action.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Adrienne continues to advance towards the princess, to whom she points with her finger, remaining some time in this attitude, while the ladies and gentlemen who have followed her movements rise as if in affright.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As regards myself, both before and after the performance by Camille upon the improvised stage at Bonnivet’s house, this scene has always moved me so that I found the action indicated by the book quite natural—I had the curiosity to consult it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have often seen _Adrienne Lecouvreur_ acted, since that evening whose events I am recalling, with a tremor of the heart simply at the remembrance of the anguish I felt while Camille was performing this mad action.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Adrienne continues to advance towards the princess, to whom she points with her finger, remaining some time in this attitude, while the ladies and gentlemen who have followed her movements rise as if in affright.
improvisedadjectiveUS /ˈɪmprəvaɪzd/
done or made using whatever is available
From this reading As regards myself, both before and after the performance by Camille upon the improvised stage at Bonnivet’s house, this scene has always moved me so that I found the action indicated by the book quite natural—I had the curiosity to consult it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Adrienne continues to advance towards the princess, to whom she points with her finger, remaining some time in this attitude, while the ladies and gentlemen who have followed her movements rise as if in affright.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading As regards myself, both before and after the performance by Camille upon the improvised stage at Bonnivet’s house, this scene has always moved me so that I found the action indicated by the book quite natural—I had the curiosity to consult it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As regards myself, both before and after the performance by Camille upon the improvised stage at Bonnivet’s house, this scene has always moved me so that I found the action indicated by the book quite natural—I had the curiosity to consult it.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Adrienne continues to advance towards the princess, to whom she points with her finger, remaining some time in this attitude, while the ladies and gentlemen who have followed her movements rise as if in affright.
Lecouvreur
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From this reading I have often seen _Adrienne Lecouvreur_ acted, since that evening whose events I am recalling, with a tremor of the heart simply at the remembrance of the anguish I felt while Camille was performing this mad action.
roused to anger
From this reading I have often seen _Adrienne Lecouvreur_ acted, since that evening whose events I am recalling, with a tremor of the heart simply at the remembrance of the anguish I felt while Camille was performing this mad action.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As regards myself, both before and after the performance by Camille upon the improvised stage at Bonnivet’s house, this scene has always moved me so that I found the action indicated by the book quite natural—I had the curiosity to consult it.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading It was without any doubt a similar effect on the audience of terror, for ever dishonouring to her rival, that the despised mistress had, in a flash of blind passion, resolved to produce at the risk of the most terrible consequences.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was without any doubt a similar effect on the audience of terror, for ever dishonouring to her rival, that the despised mistress had, in a flash of blind passion, resolved to produce at the risk of the most terrible consequences.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading As regards myself, both before and after the performance by Camille upon the improvised stage at Bonnivet’s house, this scene has always moved me so that I found the action indicated by the book quite natural—I had the curiosity to consult it.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Adrienne continues to advance towards the princess, to whom she points with her finger, remaining some time in this attitude, while the ladies and gentlemen who have followed her movements rise as if in affright.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading As regards myself, both before and after the performance by Camille upon the improvised stage at Bonnivet’s house, this scene has always moved me so that I found the action indicated by the book quite natural—I had the curiosity to consult it.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading As regards myself, both before and after the performance by Camille upon the improvised stage at Bonnivet’s house, this scene has always moved me so that I found the action indicated by the book quite natural—I had the curiosity to consult it.
being perceived or observed
From this reading I have always noticed that the audience are gripped by this scene.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have often seen _Adrienne Lecouvreur_ acted, since that evening whose events I am recalling, with a tremor of the heart simply at the remembrance of the anguish I felt while Camille was performing this mad action.
many times at short intervals
From this reading I have often seen _Adrienne Lecouvreur_ acted, since that evening whose events I am recalling, with a tremor of the heart simply at the remembrance of the anguish I felt while Camille was performing this mad action.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was without any doubt a similar effect on the audience of terror, for ever dishonouring to her rival, that the despised mistress had, in a flash of blind passion, resolved to produce at the risk of the most terrible consequences.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading It was without any doubt a similar effect on the audience of terror, for ever dishonouring to her rival, that the despised mistress had, in a flash of blind passion, resolved to produce at the risk of the most terrible consequences.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading As regards myself, both before and after the performance by Camille upon the improvised stage at Bonnivet’s house, this scene has always moved me so that I found the action indicated by the book quite natural—I had the curiosity to consult it.
performingnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading I have often seen _Adrienne Lecouvreur_ acted, since that evening whose events I am recalling, with a tremor of the heart simply at the remembrance of the anguish I felt while Camille was performing this mad action.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Adrienne continues to advance towards the princess, to whom she points with her finger, remaining some time in this attitude, while the ladies and gentlemen who have followed her movements rise as if in affright.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Adrienne continues to advance towards the princess, to whom she points with her finger, remaining some time in this attitude, while the ladies and gentlemen who have followed her movements rise as if in affright.
bring forth or yield
From this reading It was without any doubt a similar effect on the audience of terror, for ever dishonouring to her rival, that the despised mistress had, in a flash of blind passion, resolved to produce at the risk of the most terrible consequences.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading As regards myself, both before and after the performance by Camille upon the improvised stage at Bonnivet’s house, this scene has always moved me so that I found the action indicated by the book quite natural—I had the curiosity to consult it.
recallingverbUS /rɪˈkɔːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading I have often seen _Adrienne Lecouvreur_ acted, since that evening whose events I am recalling, with a tremor of the heart simply at the remembrance of the anguish I felt while Camille was performing this mad action.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading As regards myself, both before and after the performance by Camille upon the improvised stage at Bonnivet’s house, this scene has always moved me so that I found the action indicated by the book quite natural—I had the curiosity to consult it.
not used up
From this reading Adrienne continues to advance towards the princess, to whom she points with her finger, remaining some time in this attitude, while the ladies and gentlemen who have followed her movements rise as if in affright.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading I have often seen _Adrienne Lecouvreur_ acted, since that evening whose events I am recalling, with a tremor of the heart simply at the remembrance of the anguish I felt while Camille was performing this mad action.
determined
From this reading It was without any doubt a similar effect on the audience of terror, for ever dishonouring to her rival, that the despised mistress had, in a flash of blind passion, resolved to produce at the risk of the most terrible consequences.
move upward
From this reading Adrienne continues to advance towards the princess, to whom she points with her finger, remaining some time in this attitude, while the ladies and gentlemen who have followed her movements rise as if in affright.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading It was without any doubt a similar effect on the audience of terror, for ever dishonouring to her rival, that the despised mistress had, in a flash of blind passion, resolved to produce at the risk of the most terrible consequences.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading It was without any doubt a similar effect on the audience of terror, for ever dishonouring to her rival, that the despised mistress had, in a flash of blind passion, resolved to produce at the risk of the most terrible consequences.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading I have always noticed that the audience are gripped by this scene.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I have often seen _Adrienne Lecouvreur_ acted, since that evening whose events I am recalling, with a tremor of the heart simply at the remembrance of the anguish I felt while Camille was performing this mad action.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Adrienne continues to advance towards the princess, to whom she points with her finger, remaining some time in this attitude, while the ladies and gentlemen who have followed her movements rise as if in affright.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading It was without any doubt a similar effect on the audience of terror, for ever dishonouring to her rival, that the despised mistress had, in a flash of blind passion, resolved to produce at the risk of the most terrible consequences.
and nothing more
From this reading I have often seen _Adrienne Lecouvreur_ acted, since that evening whose events I am recalling, with a tremor of the heart simply at the remembrance of the anguish I felt while Camille was performing this mad action.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I have often seen _Adrienne Lecouvreur_ acted, since that evening whose events I am recalling, with a tremor of the heart simply at the remembrance of the anguish I felt while Camille was performing this mad action.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As regards myself, both before and after the performance by Camille upon the improvised stage at Bonnivet’s house, this scene has always moved me so that I found the action indicated by the book quite natural—I had the curiosity to consult it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Adrienne continues to advance towards the princess, to whom she points with her finger, remaining some time in this attitude, while the ladies and gentlemen who have followed her movements rise as if in affright.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading As regards myself, both before and after the performance by Camille upon the improvised stage at Bonnivet’s house, this scene has always moved me so that I found the action indicated by the book quite natural—I had the curiosity to consult it.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading It was without any doubt a similar effect on the audience of terror, for ever dishonouring to her rival, that the despised mistress had, in a flash of blind passion, resolved to produce at the risk of the most terrible consequences.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading It was without any doubt a similar effect on the audience of terror, for ever dishonouring to her rival, that the despised mistress had, in a flash of blind passion, resolved to produce at the risk of the most terrible consequences.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have often seen _Adrienne Lecouvreur_ acted, since that evening whose events I am recalling, with a tremor of the heart simply at the remembrance of the anguish I felt while Camille was performing this mad action.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have often seen _Adrienne Lecouvreur_ acted, since that evening whose events I am recalling, with a tremor of the heart simply at the remembrance of the anguish I felt while Camille was performing this mad action.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I have often seen _Adrienne Lecouvreur_ acted, since that evening whose events I am recalling, with a tremor of the heart simply at the remembrance of the anguish I felt while Camille was performing this mad action.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Adrienne continues to advance towards the princess, to whom she points with her finger, remaining some time in this attitude, while the ladies and gentlemen who have followed her movements rise as if in affright.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As regards myself, both before and after the performance by Camille upon the improvised stage at Bonnivet’s house, this scene has always moved me so that I found the action indicated by the book quite natural—I had the curiosity to consult it.
in the direction of
From this reading Adrienne continues to advance towards the princess, to whom she points with her finger, remaining some time in this attitude, while the ladies and gentlemen who have followed her movements rise as if in affright.
tremornounUS /ˈtremər/
an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)
From this reading I have often seen _Adrienne Lecouvreur_ acted, since that evening whose events I am recalling, with a tremor of the heart simply at the remembrance of the anguish I felt while Camille was performing this mad action.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As regards myself, both before and after the performance by Camille upon the improvised stage at Bonnivet’s house, this scene has always moved me so that I found the action indicated by the book quite natural—I had the curiosity to consult it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have often seen _Adrienne Lecouvreur_ acted, since that evening whose events I am recalling, with a tremor of the heart simply at the remembrance of the anguish I felt while Camille was performing this mad action.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I have often seen _Adrienne Lecouvreur_ acted, since that evening whose events I am recalling, with a tremor of the heart simply at the remembrance of the anguish I felt while Camille was performing this mad action.
which person or people
From this reading Adrienne continues to advance towards the princess, to whom she points with her finger, remaining some time in this attitude, while the ladies and gentlemen who have followed her movements rise as if in affright.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Adrienne continues to advance towards the princess, to whom she points with her finger, remaining some time in this attitude, while the ladies and gentlemen who have followed her movements rise as if in affright.
belonging to which person
From this reading I have often seen _Adrienne Lecouvreur_ acted, since that evening whose events I am recalling, with a tremor of the heart simply at the remembrance of the anguish I felt while Camille was performing this mad action.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I have often seen _Adrienne Lecouvreur_ acted, since that evening whose events I am recalling, with a tremor of the heart simply at the remembrance of the anguish I felt while Camille was performing this mad action.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was without any doubt a similar effect on the audience of terror, for ever dishonouring to her rival, that the despised mistress had, in a flash of blind passion, resolved to produce at the risk of the most terrible consequences.
